To this end the idea of an artificial wreck reef seemed the perfect answer as not only it will with time create a new reef under disciplined environmental practices but also provide the area with a new and exciting wreck dive that is accessible to most levels from beginners to technical penetration divers in a safe environment.

Funding was obtained from the NGO service centre with the full support and resources of the Red Sea Governorate, and the help and approval of the Red Sea Protectorate office in Hurghada. The cargo ship HEBA ALLAH (which is beached a few miles opposite Sindbad Resort), was the chosen vessel.

The ship is 51 meters long, 8 meters in width and an impressive 300 tons of dead weight. As a former cargo ship it will make an ideal wreck dive with lots to discover in and around it.

This project which the Association has been working on since last November will include, in addition to the sinking of the ship other components:

1- A comprehensive Red Sea dive digital guide CD covering the area from El Gouna to the Deep South, with multilingual briefings for each site as well as environmental and safe diving practices.

2- A Red Sea corals book written by board member Mr. Mohamed Habib explaining all that there is about the subject in simple and easy to understand language.